Newcastle United urges fans to not wear mock Arab head coverings following Saudi takeover
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Newcastle United has issued a statement urging fans to refrain from wearing mock Arab clothing or head coverings following the Saudi Arabian-backed takeover of the club.
Many supporters wore what appeared to be towels or sheets on the day the takeover was announced and subsequently at the Premier League match against Tottenham at St. James' Park on Sunday.
"A number of supporters have recently attended St. James' Park wearing associated head coverings and robes," the statement read.
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